How to Get Barangay Clearance [Application Process and Fee]
Barangay Clearance is a necessary certificate to obtain from the local barangay office in Philippines. The barangay clearance is required for employment, school admission, NBI Clearance and other purposes. Before applying for a barangay clearance, it is essential to understand the requirements, types, and application process.
To apply for barangay clearance, the applicant must be a resident in the town/region covered by that barangay office. An individual person living abroad is not eligible to get a barangay clearance. The business enterprises can also apply for a barangay clearance in the Philippines.
Barangay Clearance Applicant Types
Anyone living in Philippines can apply for barangay clearance and the one who applies is called the barangay clearance applicant. There are mainly two types of applicants given as under_
- Individual Applicant [Person]
- Business Applicant [Company Secretary/Representative who applies on behalf of a business enterprise]
Barangay Clearance Fee
The barangay clearance fee varies from ₱ 20 and ₱ 100 per application depending upon the clearance type and the barangay office/hall. Some barangay offices provide the barangay clearance for free, some take ₱ 20 as clearance fee, while others charge more fees.
To know the exact fee amount of a barangay clearance, you should visit the barangay office/hall of your province/region.
Barangay Clearance Requirements
When applying for a barangay clearance in Philippines, the applicant must submit required documents with the barangay application form to concerned barangay office.
General Documents
For all types of barangay clearances, the applicant must provide the three documents mentioned below.
- A Government Issued ID
- A Proof of Residency (e.g. Utility Bill or Tenancy Contract)
- Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
Specific Documents
In addition to general documents, the applicant is required to submit specific documents based on the type of clearance they apply for. Here I provide different types of barangay clearance and documents required for each type as under.
| Clearance Type | Required Documents |
| Barangay Certificate of Indigency | Proof of Income |
| Barangay Certificate of Guardianship | Proof of Relation (e.g. Birth Certificate Authenticated by PSA) |
| Barangay Business Clearance | Proof of Business Registration |
| Barangay Clearance of No Objection | Construction Permit or Relocation Proof |
| Barangay Clearance of Cohabitation | Government Issued ID of the Applicant and their Partner |
| Barangay Clearance of Occupancy | Proof of Occupancy, Proof of Hereditary |
How to Get Barangay Clearance
The procedure to get barangay clearance is very simple. Here I provide six quick steps that you need to follow to obtain your barangay clearance from the barangay hall/office of your province/region in Philippines.
Note: Please carry all required documents to the Barangay Office to avoid delay and get your barangay clearance instantly.
#Step 1: Visit the Barangay Office
You should find out the address and location of your nearest barangay office. Then visit the barangay office of your province/region.
#Step 2: Get Barangay Clearance Application Form
Go to the service employee desk and ask for a barangay clearance application form. The service employee may ask the clearance type you want and other information if needed.
#Step 3: Fill up the Form and Submit It
You should fill up the barangay clearance application form with your personal information and attach all required documents. Then submit the form with documents to the service desk.
#Step 4: Pay Barangay Clearance Fee
The service employee will ask you to pay barangay clearance fee. You should pay it immediately to get your barangay clearance processed. You may need to show your original ID and other documents for verification purposes.
#Step 5: Wait for Processing
After submitting the application and fee payment, you need to wait for a few minutes. The barangay office service employee will take 10 to 15 minutes to process the application and prepare the barangay clearance for you.
#Step 6: Collect Your Barangay Clearance
When your barangay clearance is ready, the service employee will shout your name. Go to the service desk and collect your barangay clearance certificate. Check if the clearance is signed and stamped by the Barangay Captain, then exit the barangay office.
In this way, you can apply for barangay clearance at your concerned barangay office and collect your barangay clearance on the same day.
Types of Barangay Clearance
Barangay Clearance is an important document used for different purposes. Based on the purpose, there are many different types of barangay clearance available in Philippines.
- Barangay Clearance
- Barangay Business Clearance
- Barangay Certificate of Residency
- Barangay Certificate of Indigency
- Barangay Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Barangay Certificate of No Objection [Barangay NOC]
- Barangay Certificate of Guardianship
- Barangay Certificate of Cohabitation
- Barangay Certificate of Appearance
- Barangay Certificate of Occupancy
Let us explore each type of barangay clearance in detail.
#1. Barangay Clearance:
The barangay clearance confirms that an individual person or business is in good standing (stable position) with no pending disputes or cases in the area/region covered by the local barangay hall/office. The barangay clearance also confirms that a person/business is in 100% compliance with the local government rules & regulations.
Where to Use:
The barangay clearance can be used as a document for job applications, government issued ID applications, government permit applications, First Time Jobseeker NBI Clearance Application and to obtain access to do legal transactions.
#2. Barangay Business Clearance:
The barangay business clearance is a barangay clearance especially designed for business enterprises functioning in Philippines. The business barangay clearance confirms that the local barangay office has granted permit to the business to operate in that region as the business operations meet the rules, regulations and ordinances of the existing laws in Philippines.
The barangay authority thoroughly verifies the business permit, business license fee receipt and other documents before issuing a barangay business clearance to a company or business enterprise.
Where to Use:
The business barangay clearance can be used as a document for new business permit/license applications, business permit renewal, local business registration and similar purposes.
#3. Barangay Certificate of Residency:
The barangay certificate of residency confirms that an individual person is a resident of that barangay province. It also confirms that the person has a legal residency permit to stay in Philippines.
Where to Use:
The barangay certificate of residency can be used as a valid proof of address when applying for a government ID, a loan and getting admission at a school/university.
#4. Barangay Certificate of Indigency:
The barangay certificate of indigency confirms that an individual person or a family is underprivileged. It clearly indicates that the family lacks basic necessities and it needs financial assistance, social assistance and/or healthcare assistance.
Where to Use:
The barangay certificate of indigency can be used as a document in applications for financial assistance, food & shelter assistance, healthcare assistance to concerned government agencies. For example: The barangay certificate of indigency is required to apply for a PhilHealth ID and 4Ps.
#5. Barangay Certificate of Good Moral Character:
The barangay certificate of good moral character confirms that an individual person has a good moral character with no derogatory records in that province/region as per their background check conducted by the barangay authority.
The good moral character barangay certificate indicates that the concerned person remains respectful to everyone and there are no complaints against them for being disrespectful or insulting behaviour.
Where to Use:
The barangay certificate of good moral character is useful as a document for local job applications, school/college admission forms, school/university scholarship applications and legal proceedings.
#6. Barangay Certificate of No Objection [Barangay NOC]:
The barangay certificate of no objection confirms that the barangay authority does not have any objection to specific activities to be conducted by an individual person or a business enterprise. Such activities include cutting trees, construction of residential/commercial buildings, organizing public events, relocation of a business store/outlet.
Where to Use:
The barangay certificate of no objection (Barangay NOC) can be used as a document when applying for construction permit, store relocation, cutting trees for construction or public interest, organizing public events in concerned barangay province and similar activities.
#7. Barangay Certificate of Guardianship:
The barangay certificate of guardianship confirms that an individual person is a bona fide resident of that barangay province/region and they are also the legal guardian of another individual person. Such a barangay certificate is needed by the son/daughter for legal proceedings after the demise of their father/mother.
Where to Use:
The barangay certificate of guardianship allows the applicant to use it as a valid proof of relationship to access that person’s (father/mother) bank account, hereditary property transfer and other legal proceedings.
#8. Barangay Certificate of Cohabitation:
The barangay certificate of cohabitation confirms that two persons are living under one roof without getting married legally. Basically, the cohabitation barangay certificate is useful for unmarried couple staying in a live-in relationship.
Where to Use:
The live-in couple can use the barangay certificate of cohabitation to open a joint bank account other legal purposes.
#9. Barangay Certificate of Appearance:
The barangay certificate of appearance confirms that an individual person has physically appeared in the barangay office to fulfill the request or instructions of the local government body or higher government department/agency.
Where to Use:
The applicant can use the barangay certificate of appearance as a valid document for government applications, government transactions and legal proceedings as well.
#10. Barangay Certificate of Occupancy
The barangay certificate of occupancy confirms that the occupancy and/or possession of an individual person for a land property or a building. The barangay office verified required property documents thoroughly and then issues the certificate of occupancy to concerned applicant.
Where to Use:
The barangay certificate of occupancy can be used as a valid document to prove occupancy and/or possession of a property for legal purposes.
So, these are 10 types of barangay clearances and each clearance has a different purpose than the other.
Conclusion:
There are many types of barangay clearance certificates available in Philippines. Based on your requirement, you can visit the barangay office of your province/region to apply for barangay clearance and obtain it on same day.
To help you get the barangay clearance fast, I have explained barangay clearance requirements, fee, application process other key information. If you still have any doubt, you can ask it in the comment section given below.
FAQs
Which barangay clearance can I apply to get financial help?
In order to get financial help from government, you can apply for barangay certificate of indigency.
What is the purpose of Barangay NOC?
The purpose of Barangay NOC is to get a written permission from the local barangay office before starting construction or cutting a tree or relocating a business.
What is barangay clearance fee and how do I pay it?
The barangay clearance fee is minimum ₱ 20 and maximum ₱ 100, you can pay the fee by cash and online payment if the barangay office accepts it online.
How long is barangay clearance processing time?
The barangay clearance processing time is 10 to 20 minutes. After you submit the barangay clearance application form with required documents and fee, you need to wait 10-15 minutes to get it processed and collect your barangay clearance from the service desk.